The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has explained why leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were denied access to former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai at its detention facility in Abuja. According to the anti-graft agency, the restriction was based on an existing court order limiting access to the former…
Nigeria’s political landscape is once again under intense public scrutiny following reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello to contest for a Senate seat despite his ongoing ₦80.2 billion fraud trial with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The decision has already sparked debate across the…
Fresh controversy has erupted surrounding former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai after his family alleged that officials of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) took him into custody shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja granted him bail. The development, which unfolded on Monday, has sparked legal and political concerns, with family members accusing…
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that practical skills and vocational training will play a critical role in shaping Nigeria’s future, stressing that certificates alone are no longer enough to guarantee success in today’s rapidly evolving economy. The president made this known during the combined convocation ceremony and 70th anniversary celebration of Kaduna Polytechnic, held in…
The Federal Government has announced plans to officially launch Nigeria’s long-awaited nationwide Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform on June 17, marking a major step in the country’s transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. According to the government, the new platform will offer Nigerians free access to more than 100 television channels, improved picture quality, wider…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney General of the Federation in a legal case challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The case came up on Monday before Justice Peter Lifu, where Jonathan’s legal team asked the court to…
The Federal Government has introduced a new nationwide policy requiring mandatory drug testing for secondary school students as part of efforts to address rising cases of drug and substance abuse among young people in Nigeria. The new measures are contained in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria, a…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and ex-Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has officially obtained the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling his intention to contest in the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State. Malami announced his decision through a statement shared on his social media platforms, explaining that his move…
Motorists in Lagos will soon begin paying to park on designated streets as the Lagos State Government moves to introduce a regulated on-street parking system aimed at improving traffic flow and urban mobility. The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) confirmed that the paid parking scheme is expected to begin before the end of 2026. The…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to suspend the issuance of business permits to South African companies operating in Nigeria following a renewed wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa. The lawmakers also demanded a full review of bilateral relations between both countries, including trade and aviation agreements,…
